Hello All!

Nice to be back blogging! I have had a bit of a rough go of it over the past month. My kids are both in school which means that I am driving them back and forth getting them to school and all of their activities. I understand this will be the norm until they are out of school - in a mere 14 years. No problem....I think.

Life on Metformin has not been pleasant. I have lost 9 pounds this month - which is 9 pounds I needed to lose - but the stomach upset has been horrendous and very annoying. I am hoping that the Metformin is doing it's job though and it will all be worth it in the end. Only time will tell on that front and when I look at the whole process as a whole, it is nothing compared ot what some others have to deal with.

So mostly during the day, Owen and I are hanging out at home (he is only in school for 3 mornings a week) and doing stuff together. Today, we made Monkey Munch - which was a lot of fun for Owen.



Here is the recipe:

9 cups Corn Chex®, Rice Chex®, Wheat Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Substitution
Peanut butter and chocolate are a favorite flavor combo, but peanut butter lovers can substitute peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips to intensify that flavor.

1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.

2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.



Here is Owen mixing up the Monkey Munch :)

Hope all of you are well. Big hugs to you all!